Australian Book Publisher’s Association (ABPA) design annuals are valuable source material to track the development of the profession. By the late 1970s, accomplished designers were selected to design the catalogues. It is unclear why Leydin, who was not well-known for his book design, was chosen for this one. His approach was non conformist, using hand drawn typography and free-form layouts to give the pages a chaotic, energetic dynamism.

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